Moderate
Lamprologus comp. kigoma
23–26°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 75L
£20.99
Kigoma-locality Cyathopharynx furcifer for big Tanganyikan setups: 25cm adult, semi-aggressive, veg-leaning omnivore. 24-27C, pH 7.5-8.5, 450L+.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Cyathopharynx furcifer
Max Adult Size
up to 25 cm
Lifespan
8 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Temperature
24–27°C
pH Range
7.5–8.5
Hardness
5–25 dGH
Minimum Tank
450L
Diet
Omnivore with a strong herbivorous/algal component
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Cyathopharynx furcifer
Furcifer kigoma (Cyathopharynx furcifer kigoma) - Cichlid Fish for Sale UK
Moderate Care
Semi-Aggressive
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Kigoma-locality Cyathopharynx furcifer for big Tanganyikan setups: 25cm adult, semi-aggressive, veg-leaning omnivore. 24-27C, pH 7.5-8.5, 450L+.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Cyathopharynx furcifer
Max Adult Size
up to 25 cm
Lifespan
8 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Temperature
24–27°C
pH Range
7.5–8.5
Hardness
5–25 dGH
Minimum Tank
450L
Diet
Omnivore with a strong herbivorous/algal component
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Full Care Guide
Cichlids: Types, Care & Tank Planning
Cichlids are a family of roughly 1,800 accepted species, not one care type. Before buying, identify the exact species and source, then compare adult measurement, usable tank dimensions, social system, territory, tested water, diet and an exit plan. No family-wide minimum tank, water range or tank-mate list is safe.
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Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
24–27°C
24°CIdeal27°C
pH Level
7.5–8.5
7.5Ideal8.5
Water Hardness
5–25 dGH
5 dGHIdeal25 dGH
Collectors of Lake Tanganyika cichlids tend to keep a mental shortlist of locality forms worth waiting for, and the Kigoma-locality Furcifer (Cyathopharynx furcifer kigoma) sits high on it. This is a genuinely large cichlid — around 25 cm when fully grown — and it holds the middle of the water column rather than hugging the rockwork, which gives a tall, roomy Tanganyikan aquarium a centrepiece that is always on display.
Feeding sets this fish apart from much of its lake company. Our care record lists it as an omnivore with a strong herbivorous and algal component, so a menu built around vegetable-rich foods will serve it far better than meat-heavy feeding. Temperament is semi-aggressive: it holds its own among robust Tanganyikan tankmates and can turn territorial, so arrange the aquascape with sight breaks and open swimming lanes. Water should stay between 24 and 27 °C at pH 7.5–8.5, with hardness anywhere from 5 to 25 dGH, and a healthy specimen can reach roughly eight years of age.
Scale matters more than anything else here. The recorded minimum is 450 litres, and that figure is not padding: a 25 cm mid-water cichlid needs length to cruise and width to turn, plus enough volume to keep its alkaline chemistry stable week after week.
Furcifer Kigoma care at a glance
- Adult size approx. 25 cm; lifespan around 8 years
- Moderate care level; semi-aggressive and sometimes territorial
- Water: 24–27 °C, pH 7.5–8.5, 5–25 dGH
- Minimum tank 450 litres; swims mainly at mid-level
- Omnivore with a strong herbivorous/algal component
Choose companions from other Lake Tanganyika cichlids of similar size and temperament — robust fish that neither bully nor get bullied. Leave out small species that could be harassed or eaten, highly aggressive territorial cichlids, fin-nippers, soft-water community fish and anything very timid.
Buying Furcifer Kigoma in the UK
With a 450-litre minimum on record, this is a purchase to plan around the aquarium rather than the other way round. Once your Tanganyika system is ready, order online and we will dispatch by licensed live-animal courier with a live arrival guarantee, so your Kigoma Furcifer arrives in proper condition.
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